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The Deadline for the Online Photo Contest Extended to January 31, 2010.

       You still have time to enter our 2nd annual online photo contest, co-sponsored by Todd and Brad Reed Photography.  We've extended the deadline from December 20, 2009 to January 31, 2010 to allow as many people to enter.
       Photographers can enter three separate images for one $15 entry fee; they can enter as many images as they would like in quantities of three.
       All photographic entries will be judged by Todd and Brad Reed in three categories: 1) people (includes sports, portraits, and family photos); 2) landscape/nature, and 3) abstract.
        The Reeds' will select first, second, and third place winners for each category as well as an overall grand prize winner for the photograph that exhibits superior artistry and technique.
        Winners will receive gift certificates to Todd and Brad Reed Photography. All third place winners will receive a $30 gift certificate, second place winners will receive a $50 certificate, and first place winners will receive a $100 gift certificate. The grand prize winner will receive a $200 gift certificate.
        Upstream from Red Bridge

      Todd and Brad Reed Photography will print, matte, and frame a 14-inch print of the grand prize winning photo which will be on display at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts for a year. Above is last year's winning photo, "Upstream from Red Bridge" by Jeff Wickett.
       100% of the money raised through the entry fees benefits the operations and programming of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
         "We were blown away last year by the quality of all of the images that were entered and the number of participants, especially for a first year event," said Brad Reed of Todd and Brad Reed Photography. "It was great helping to raise over $1,700 for the Ludington Area Arts Council last year. This year we hope to help the Arts Council double the amount of money raised.  We have many more categories and more prizes to give away for the second annual online photo contest. Our general manager, Sarah Genson is doing all of the behind the scenes work on the contest and she has poured her heart into this project since day one."
Join the Ludington Area Arts Council!

Become a member by making a donation.  Find out more about member benefits at the Center's website.

Become a volunteer -- email Mana, our volunteer coordinator, to find out the many volunteer opportunities available at the Center.

Tell Us What You Think!

As we wrap up 2009 and  the first year of the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, let us know what you think. 

What was your favorite experience at the Center over the past year? 

What impact did the Center have on you or some one you know? 

What would you like to see in the coming year?

Email us and let us know.
Save-the-Date:

Friday, February 5
2nd Annual Taste of Mason County, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, February 20
jazz It Up -- 3rd annual winter fundraiser for the Ludington Area Arts Council

Hours at the Center:

Tuesday-Saturday, 12-5:30

Have questions or want more information about programs, membership, or how to make a donation?
Website: www.ludingtonartscouncil.org
Email us: info@ludingtonartscouncil.org
Call us:  231-845-2787

Parking for Center events is
available in the lot south of the Center at the southeast corner of Loomis and Harrison Streets.